Omer Beriziky

Jean Omer Beriziky (born 9 September 1950[1]) is a Malagasy politician and diplomat who was Prime Minister of Madagascar in the government of consensus of President Andry Rajoelina from 2011[1][2][3] to 2014.

Jean Omer Beriziky
24th Prime Minister of Madagascar
In office 2 November 2011 – 16 April 2014
President	Andry Rajoelina Hery Rajaonarimampianina
Preceded by	Albert Camille Vital
Succeeded by	Roger Kolo
Personal details
Born	9 September 1950 Antsirabe Nord, Madagascar
Political party	Economic Liberalism and Democratic Action for National Recovery

Beriziky, who hails from the northern part of the island,[3] worked as a history professor. He was posted in Brussels as Madagascar's Ambassador to the European Union and Belgium from 1995 to 2006. A member of the LEADER Fanilo political party,[1] Beriziky was appointed as Prime Minister on 28 October 2011 on the proposal of the party of former President Albert Zafy.[2] He took office on 2 November 2011.[4] He was succeeded by Roger Kolo after newly elected president Hery Rajaonarimampianina appointed Kolo to the post following the 2013 elections.

References

1. "Omer Beriziky, le Premier Ministre de consensus de la Transition" Archived 2011-10-31 at the Wayback Machine, Tana News, 29 October 2011 (in French).
2. Razafison, Rivonala (29 October 2011). "Madagascar: Rajoelina appoints a 'consensus' prime minister". Africa Review. National Media Group, Kenya. Retrieved 2011-10-29.
3. "Madagascar names new prime minister". New Zealand Herald. 29 October 2011. Retrieved 2011-10-29.
4. "New Madagascar prime minister takes office", AFP, 2 November 2011.